Category Archives: News
Truckin For Tucker set for Saturday
The Truckin' For Tucker fourth annual 5K Run/Walk is set for Saturday. Registration and check-in start at 8 a.m. with the race to begin at 9 a.m. at the Lyon County Fairgrounds Walking Trail. The even...
Jun 06, 2024 Jodee Lee proudly displays one of the Truckin for Tucker t-shirts during the third annual event at the Lyon County Fairgrounds. Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News
Third round of 2025 budget requests highlights Lyon County Commission weekly action meeting Thursday
The third round of budget requests for the 2025 budget cycle highlighted the Lyon County Commission's weekly action meeting Thursday. Emporia Main Street submitted a flat request of $40,000 in the lis...
Jun 06, 2024 KVOE News photo.
New legislation introduced at the federal level aiming to provide easier access and use of health care for senior and disabled veterans
New legislation introduced in part by Kansas US Senator Jerry Moran will seek to help the nation's veterans easily navigate challenges in the healthcare system. Senator Moran, alongside Maine Senator ...
Jun 06, 2024 US Capitol. National Parks Service photo.
Robbery suspect set for sentencing in July following no-contest plea Wednesday
Sentencing is coming next month for the final defendant in an aggravated robbery case that developed last summer. During a hearing in Lyon County District Court Wednesday, Antonio Lee Brown pleaded no...
Jun 06, 2024 Antonio Lee Brown. Lyon County Jail photo.
Emporia City Commission convening Friday morning
Emporia City Commissioners are convening for their regular action and study meetings a bit later than usual this week. Commissioners will meet at 11 am Friday with the main item of business during the...
Jun 06, 2024 Emporia City Commission
Pictured Left to Right:
Jamie Sauder, Susan Brinkman, Danny Giefer, Becky Smith and Erren Harter.
Photo by Tagan Trahoon/KVOE News.
Next appearance coming in late July for former Burlington High teacher and coach accused of sex crimes against teens
The former one-time Burlington High School teacher accused of sex crimes against teenagers will be back in court late next month. Michael Vander Linden had his latest appearance in Coffey County Distr...
Jun 06, 2024 Michael Vander Linden
Coffey County Jail Photo.
Wiggins set for preliminary hearing next week following first court appearance Wednesday
Following his first appearance in Lyon County District Court Wednesday, former Emporia Underground Utilities Supervisor Kevin Wiggins will return next week. Wiggins will next appear for a preliminary ...
Jun 06, 2024 Kevin Wiggins. Lyon County Jail photo.
Emporia Farmer's Market begins Wednesday sales
Community members now have a second option to attend the Emporia Farmer's Market. Wednesday sales began this week in the parking lot at 7th and Merchant and will be held each Wednesday through Septemb...
Jun 05, 2024 Photo by Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News
Kids Koncerts begin as part of busy summer for Emporia Public Library
Kids Koncerts at the Emporia Public Library kicked off Wednesday. Leonardo Music was the first of three Kids Koncerts the library will be hosting this month. Emporia Public Library Director Pauline St...
Jun 05, 2024 Leonardo Music performs during the Emporia Public Library's Kids Koncerts Wednesday. Photo by Dylan Sherwood/KVOE News
Jury trial in attempted murder case delayed to October following motions hearing in Lyon County District Court Tuesday
Jury trial has been delayed in an attempted murder case following a motions hearing in Lyon County District Court Tuesday. Travis Wade Westcott was tentatively set to begin jury trial as soon as next ...
Jun 05, 2024 Travis Westcott. Lyon County Jail photo.
